Master of Midwifery Studies
University of Newcastle
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00109J
If you’re a registered midwife, study our Master of Midwifery Studies program and gain a deeper understanding of contemporary midwifery theories and practices. This will prepare you for leadership roles in midwifery, models of care, and maternity services. We are one of the few Australian universities that offers a Masters coursework qualification for midwives. You can choose a pathway that suits you by selecting one of the specialisations offered.
Designed for
Registered Midwives seeking to advance their careers or move into management, education or clinical midwife consultant roles
Structure
80 Units
Subjects
- You can choose to specialise in the below areas:*Midwifery primary care – you will learn to provide comprehensive woman-centred, midwifery primary care to childbearing women and their babies. This includes pharmaceutics.*Clinical education – you will learn to support and teach midwifery students. You will help develop, design, implement and evaluate midwifery education and professional development programs for maternity staff.*Research – you will study maternity service delivery and how to translate health research into midwifery practice and health policy. You will study professional issues affecting midwives.*Leadership and management – you will learn how to effectively manage staff, policy and finances. You will become skilled in leading the coordination and delivery of care in a maternity ward, department, or in community settings.
Standard entry requirements
Domestic applicants must be a Midwife holding current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). International applicants must be a Midwife or a Registered Nurse working in a maternity environment in their own country, with a minimum of one year's experience as documented in a professional curriculum vitae. All Applicants must be a Midwife or a Registered Nurse working in a maternity environment in their own country. All applicants require a minimum of one year's full time (or part time equivalent) experience in a maternity setting post-registration. Work experience can be identified through: a detailed Curriculum Vitae, and a statement of service OR signed letters from employers confirming role, duties and period of employment.
Recognition
PHAR6701 and PHAR6703 and the Midwifery Primary Care specialisation in this program are accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a Program of study for midwives’ Endorsement – Scheduled Medicine. Graduates of this program who have completed both PHAR6701 and PHAR6703; or the Midwifery Primary Care specialisation are eligible to apply for endorsement with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme administered by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
